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to guide or show the direction for others to follow
to play before everyone else
to use a particular card as one's first card in a game
to be the cause of something
to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something
to be the leader or in charge of something
to have the advantage over other participants in a competition such as a race, match, or game
to go to a specific place or in a certain direction
to join or connect two particular things or places together
cause to undertake a certain action
to experience a particular kind of life
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
What is a "lead"?
In the context of theater, film, or television, the lead is the main role or the primary character in a production. This character is central to the story and typically has the most significant impact on the plot. The actor playing the lead often carries the most responsibility for driving the narrative and engaging the audience, and their performance is usually a key focus of the production.
a role or position of guiding or influencing others by setting an example or taking the initiative
an advantage held by a competitor in a race
(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
evidence pointing to a possible solution
the introductory section of a story
the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
the first card played by a player at the beginning of a trick, which sets the suit for that trick and determines the order in which other players must play their cards
a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
a news story of major importance
an indication of potential opportunity
(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base
a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past
the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper
What is "lead"?
Lead refers to the core material found in pencils. Despite the name, it does not contain actual lead but is made of a mixture of graphite and clay. The term "lead" originates from early misconceptions, as the material was thought to be lead. Pencils with different levels of hardness or softness are made by adjusting the ratio of graphite to clay. Softer leads create darker marks, while harder leads make lighter, finer lines.
